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Join us on the banks of the Saint-François River in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    ***Please contact us in French***
    ***Veuillez nous contacter en français***

    We are a retired couple (both men) who need help during the spring season. We can do garden bed maintenance, raking, patio staining, and other related tasks. Our property is located on the banks of the Saint-François River in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. The river is navigable for over 13 km, and we have kayaks available for your use. We are also a 35-minute drive from the Mont Mégantic Observatory and 40 minutes from the city of Magog, an international tourist destination.
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    Nous sommes un couple retraité (garcons) qui avons besoin d’aide pour la saison du printemps. Aménagement de plate-bande, raclage, teinture de patio et autre tâches connexes.
    Notre propriété est située au bord de la riviere Saint-Fraancois en Estrie au Quebec. La riviere est un plan d’eau navigable sur plus de 13 klm et nous avons des kayaks.disponibles pour vous. De plus a 35 minutes de route de l’observatoire du Mont Megantic. Aussi a 40 minutes de la ville de Magog , zone touristique internationale.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Gardening
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Open to receiving a single person or a couple of any orientation, preferably French-speaking…
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    Ouvert a recevoir une personne seule ou un couple de toute orientation de preference Francophone…

  • Help

    Help

    Gardening and exterior tasks.
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    Travaux de jardinage et entretien extérieur.

  • Languages spoken

    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Waterfront property 12km from the nearest town with amenities. You will need a car. We have a cottage on the property which you may be able to use depending on availability, as we sometimes rent it out. Alternatively, there is a guest room with a toilet on the garden level.
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    Propriété au bord de l’eau a 12klm de la ville de service la plus proche. Vous aurez besoin d’une voiture…. Nous possedons un pavillon sur la propriété que vous pourrez occuper selon la disponibilité car nous le louons parfois.Autrement une chambre d’amis avec wc est au rez de jardin.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Our Eastern Townships region in Quebec is full of trails to explore. Two national parks are accessible within an hour's drive: Mont-Mégantic National Park and Mont-Orford National Park. 2 hours from Montreal, 2.5 hours from Quebec City.
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    Notre region de l’Estrie au Québec regorge de sentiers à découvrir. Deux parcs nationaux sont accessibles a moins d’une heure de route. Parc national du Mont Megantic et celui du Mont Orford. 2h de Montréal 2h30 de Québec.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 759797171724

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A large two-story house sits amid lush greenery, gardens, and tall trees. There's a gazebo on the lawn, under a bright blue sky. Peaceful.
This image shows a cozy small cabin with a covered porch, outdoor dining table, chairs, rocking chairs, surrounded by greenery, trees, and grassy yard in sunlight.
A calm, blue lake stretches beneath a clear sky. Lush green trees line the distant shore, reflecting peacefulness and natural beauty on a sunny day.
Two elderly men are indoors. One is sitting and the other is standing behind, hands resting on his shoulders. The room is warmly lit and cozy.

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